While tourism is a large share of Crete’s economy, agriculture is still very important to the island’s 650,000 people. Crete’s unique climate, thanks to warm African winds that come from the south, along with the frigid temperatures paired with its high mountains, are a haven for niche crops.

Organic farming may seem to be a luxury for now in Kosovo, but this fledgling republic is ripe for such a change. Beekeeping is a start with the help of Mercy Corps.

The debate over fair trade and social entrepreneurship often focuses on Asia, Africa, and Latin America. But there is another region rich in culture, beautiful landscapes, hard-working people, and great products: Southeastern Europe, often referred to as the Balkans. We start today with Albania and its organic farming future.

Angell Organic Candy Bars is the brainchild of husband-and-wife founders Christopher and Suzanne Angell. The couple has spent the last few years sorting out how they can blend the highest quality ingredients, commit to sustainable production, and find a competitive price point

It is an easy argument to make that the movement towards organic food, local food, and slow food have their origins in Vermont. After all, Vermont had never really changed—its farmers have been growing genuinely quality and natural food all along. For visitors on a quick trip to Vermont, finding those goodies can be a challenge. As some locals explained to me, finding great food items involves being in the know

You have probably heard of WWF’s Earth Hour, during which lights dim around the world in recognition of energy’s impact on the climate, wildlife, and society. The next Earth Hour will be March 26 at 8:30pm in your time zone. Meanwhile, we have another hour that will raise awareness about food: set your clocks for [...]

The Los Angeles area is now crammed with farmers markets, perhaps as many as 300 that occur somewhere every day of the week. A few bad apples are making false claims about their produce. Should they be fined, suspended, or sprayed?

As more entrepreneurs pursue their dreams of providing, fresh, healthy, local, and organic food, they often run into loggerheads with stubborn bureaucrats who will give a fast food restaurant a clean bill of health, but often treat small business owners with disdain. Flora Lazar, a Chicago pastry chef, learned the hard way.

Now Organic Valley, the largest organic farming cooperative in the US, will launch its Generation Organic 2010 “Who’s Your Farmer” Tour, targeting college students.

One of the many joys of travel within China is its eating opportunities, available in ornate banquet halls and provided by street vendors all over the cities. Well, perhaps that was one of the perks. It turns out that as many as 1 in 10 meals in China is cooked with reused cooking oil.